Archive for August, 2009
Canon IXUS 100 IS (SD780)
Canon IXUS 100
We picked up a Canon IXUS 100 a couple of weeks ago (typically, Canon have just announced the IXUS 120!).
Becky was after a small compact camera that was easy to use, produced decent images and was small enough to keep in her bag. We had a friend’s wedding coming up so decided to make the plunge and get one. After a bit of research we settled on this little Canon compact.
Little is the appropriate word because this camera is tiny, not much bigger than a pack of playing cards. Despite the small size, the controls on the camera are large enough to use easily and the 2.5″ screen is sufficient. The camera does have an optical viewfinder, but the LCD will be used for this 99% of the time.
The camera has an all metal body and feels very solid. The rounded off corners give the camera a good feel in the hand. It is advisable to get a small case for it because the metal finish can scuff in a bag with keys and other objects.
Another image in Digital Photographer
Pretty girl with flower
A bit behind the times with this post, but I had another image featured in Digital Photographer Magazine. It appears in issue 85 (issue 86 is out now) on page 39 to illustrate an article on outdoor portraits.
The shot is the one on the left, that I took for a friend who wanted some shots of their daughter.
I used the 70-200mm lens so I could keep some distance while we got her to play in the garden. She soon forgot about the presence of the camera, allowing me to get some nice candid shots. This one was my favourite from the day.
